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Ian R. Combs
Coral health and disease, coral reef ecology, 3D photogrammetry
Education
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
2017 - 2019
Thesis: Characterizing the impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on coral in southeast Florida using 3D photogrammetry
Advisor: Dr. Joshua Voss
B.Sc. in Marine Science
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
2010 - 2014
Research Experience
Research Technician
FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Ft. Pierce, FL
2019 - Present
Voss Laboratory
Dr. Joshua Voss
Graduate Research Assistant
FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Ft. Pierce, FL
2017 - 2019
Voss Laboratory
Dr. Joshua Voss
Coral Restoration Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory
Summerland Key, FL
2017
Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration
Chris Page
Coral Health and Disease Research Intern
Mote Marine Laboratory
Sarasota, FL
2017
Coral Health and Disease Laboratory
Dr. Erinn Muller
Research Assistant
University of Delaware
Lewes, DE
2014
Team Benthic Habitat Mapping
Dr. Douglas Miller
Teaching Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant
FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Ft. Pierce, FL
2018
Marine Biodiversity
Research Based After School Program
Mote Marine Laboratory
Summerland Key, FL
2017
Alumni Service Corps
Gonzaga College High School
Washington, D.C.
2014 - 2015
Students and Interns Mentored
Ashley Carreiro
Coral Reef Health and Ecology Lab
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2020 - present
Mckenna Rayburn
Link fellowship intern
Intervention methods and rate of tissue loss on stony coral tissue loss disease-affected Montastraea cavernosa in the Florida Reef Tract
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2019
Emily Chei
Link fellowship intern
Assessing population connectivity of the coral Montastraea cavernosa along the northern Florida Reef Tract
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2018
Diana Perez
Link fellowship intern
Zooxanthellae characterization and connectivity in Montastraea cavernosa
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2018
Presentations
Characterizing impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida with photogrammetry and 3D modeling
48th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting
St. John’s, NL, Canada
2019
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Oral presentation
Characterizing the impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida
ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting
San Juan, PR.
2019
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster presentation
Impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida
Indian River Lagoon Symposium
Ft. Pierce, FL.
2019
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster presentation
Understanding coral disease through 3D Modeling
HBOI Ocean Discovery Visitors Center Marine Science Fridays
Ft. Pierce, FL.
2019
Combs IR
Oral presentation
White blotch disease impacts on corals in southeast Florida
47th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting
Corpus Christi, TX
2018
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster presentation
Funding
Indian River Lagoon Graduate Research Fellowship
$7,947
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2018 - 2019
FAU GPSA Travel Awards
$1,600
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2018 - 2019
Certifications
AAUS Scientific Diver
100’
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DAN Oxygen delivery, First Aid, and CPR for scuba diving injuries
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USFWS Motorboat Operator Certification Course
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Membership and Service
HBOI Graduate Student Association
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Ft. Pierce, FL
2019
Association for the Studies of Limnology and Oceanography
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2018
Skills
Offshore field research cruise planning, logistics, and execution
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3D photogrammetry, 3D model generation using Agisoft Metashape, 3D model analysis using Rhinoceros 3D
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Data visualization using R statistical software
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Multivariate statistical analyses
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Technical SCUBA diving
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References
Dr. Joshua Voss
M.Sc Advisor
Florida Atlantic University
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::: concise - +1 (772) 242–2538
- jvoss2@fau.edu :::
Jeff Beal
Assistant Professor
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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::: concise - +1 (772) 252-2561
- Jeff.Beal@myfwc.com :::
M. Dennis Hanisak
Research Professor
Florida Atlantic University
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::: concise - +1 (772) 242–2306
- dhanisak@fau.edu :::